Lonely Planet Indonesian Phrasebook, Fourth Edition Review

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(More customer reviews)If you are going to Indonesia and you feel you need a language guide, but you are not inclined to study the language by means of a graduated text book, you might like to consider this. You do get a very limited section on how the language works (ie grammar) but not enough to be really useful. What you do get of great value are subject grouped word lists and phrases that even include some of the colloquial language that you will encounter whilst on your travels.
However, I believe that this little book grows in usefulness if you are studying/have studied the basic language and you need something to enlarge your vocabulary and boost your communication power in Bahasa Indonesia. The word lists can be a great help in filling in the gaps that some basic courses might necessarily have left in vocaublary while aiming to teach you to use the structures of the language. In this way, this phrasebook can be very useful.
An Indonesian friend of mine who saw the cultural information in the book said that the author has definitely spent a lot of time in the country and has really done his homework! Some language courses completely neglect cultural information while they are concentrating on language (such as "Colloquial Indonesian" by Routledge) so in addition to the extra vocabulary, the cultural inforamtion you find here could really make a difference to your trip, as it is very easy for an unsuspecting westerner to make cultural gaffs and end up looking "sombong".
In short, if you just want a travel phrasebook and cultural guide, then this is a good choice.

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From the balmy nights of Bali to the monkey jungles of Sulawesi, you'll know your kepala, 'head', from your kelapa, 'coconut' with this book. Learn what to say on a wild night of dangdut - and when you're in a hurry to leave, know you'll need to catch a bajaj, not a becak. Selamat jalan!, 'Happy travels!'
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join in the banter at the market, beach or bar
experience a range of exotic dishes
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Indonesian Phrase Book & Dictionary (Berlitz Phrase Books) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the best Indonesian phrase book you will find, period. I have studied the Indonesian language for over 15 years, but I still refer to this book regularly. Most phrase books will have a few sections on greetings, eating out, hotels and such, this one of course has those, as well as several additional sections that deal with everything from changing plane reservations to renting a motorcycle to finding the best beach spots. An absolute must have for any trip to Indonesia.

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Get around in Bali or find your way to the beaches, either way, the Berlitz Indonesian Phrase Book has the words and phrases you need at your fingertips.Perfect for both business travelers and vacationers, this easy-to-use, color-coded book contains phrases for you to communicate with confidence and travel with ease. The Berlitz phrase book is the unparalleled market leader in its category.

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Everyday Indonesian: Phrasebook and Dictionary (Periplus language books) Review

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(More customer reviews)I felt the book provides an excellent exposure to the first time learner. The book is structured well with sections outlining the use of the language on a day to day situations, such as shopping eating out travelling etc.
The book avoids the need to learn long and tedious list of words and phrases.
I visited Indonesia shortly after recieving the book, I could travel quite independently without having concerns about communicating.

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Indonesians love it if you can communicate in their language, and in only a few short hoursEveryday Indonesianallows you to do just that! Designed specifically with the visitor in mind, this book contains everything you need to begin communicating effectively from the very first day, including 2,000 of the most commonly used Indonesian words, extensive notes on grammar, etiquette, body language and cultural dos and don'ts that will make your visit go a lot more smoothly.

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Basic Indonesian Review

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(More customer reviews)I am planning a two-month trip to Indonesia to some lesser visited islands and it has been highly recommended I learn some Indonesian. I got this book at the library. I am a self-starter and can learn languages fairly quickly. To address the first review, you do need a companion dictionary with this as there are some words used right off the bat that are not provided in the vocabulary section. But I will need a dictionary with me when I travel so that's okay, and anyone learning a language would need a dictionary. But what I don't like is I can't find an answer key. For example the first exercise asks you questions based on the dialog presented at the beginning of the chapter, which is standard language textbook fare. However, how do I know if I'm right and understanding correctly? I guess this is only really useful as a textbook for a class and presumably there is a teacher's edition somewhere. So not really for self study. But I'm going to struggle along with it anyway because I don't have anything else structured. I've also got the Lonely Planet phrasebook and that is probably going to be more useful for my purposes. Which is a shame because I like learning a language properly.

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Basic Indonesianis designed to provide rapid mastery of modern Indonesian, which is spoken by more than 240 million people.Divided into 28 graded lessons, the book provides fill-in-the-blank exercises, quizzes, word puzzles and question-and-answer practices to reinforce the learning. Extensive cultural notes are provided along with detailed tips on etiquette and appropriate cultural behavior in the world's largest Islamic society.

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